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This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city center, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, rooms with attached bathroom and a bar. The Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is in a quiet residential area, just off Dalkeith Road, a major route into Edinburgh. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, Edinburgh Castle and the shops of Princes Street are within a 15-minute bus ride. The Victorian building mixes original character and modern comforts. The rooms all have a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can also enjoy hairdryers and modern en-suite power showers. The bar offers a TV, bar snacks, DVDs, books, and a computer with printing facilities. There is also a guest lounge, which leads onto the gardens and decked terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Edinburgh

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • F
    United States of America United States of America
    Kevin is the most hospitable host we have ever met. We drove to Edinburgh and he even allowed us to park the car in his drive, taking a big worry out of the stay. Great breakfast included in the price.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly people and a great welcome to Edinburgh. Very helpful with how to find your way into the city. Close to a regular bus route. Lovely single room with comfy bed and lots of choice for breakfast. The eggs Benedict were spot on.
  • Fatima
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was exceptional: -The hotel: lovely, charming, classic decoration. Really beautiful. -The room: cozy, the bed was extremely comfortable, we had a great view as well. -The staff: super friendly and nice. It seems to be run by the...
  • B&s
    Australia Australia
    Kevin and Susan make this friendly Hotel a joy to stay at. I was unwell during my stay and Kevin and Susan went out of their way to assist me. Due to some shuffling, I spent time in 2 rooms - both were very comfortable with a few extras like a...
  • Justin
    United States of America United States of America
    The man at the desk was super nice and helpful. We had an early flight so we were going to miss the breakfast, the man made us take away breakfasts for us to have before our flight. The rooms were clean and fantastic.
  • Grace
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners are so nice and incredibly accommodating! This is such a hidden gem. We were worried about the location but it's a 5 minute uber into town and it's very walkable. Strongly recommend. The rooms were a great size, especially for Europe,...
  • Angelica
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was clean and cosy, the beds were comfy, and the staff was wonderful. Very close to the bus stop. The neighborhood was very quiet and beautiful.
  • Lilibeth
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is a little far from central Edinburgh. Staff was nice. He prepared a take away breakfast for me since I was leaving early for my tour.
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast. Cute bar area.
  • Delores
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was excellent- staff was excellent- always helpful

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Cycling

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all cancelations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival, and must be in writing (by letter or email). Cancelations within 48 hours of arrival will be charged the first night's stay, and no-shows will be charged the total amount in full.

Check-in or check-out outside of the published times must be arranged with the hotel in advance.

Please note that this property has no elevator but guests will be helped with their luggage.

Please note, when booking 3 rooms or more, or 5 nights or more, different policies and additional charges may apply.

Smoking is not permitted in any of the guest’s rooms. If a guest is found to have smoked in a room, a fee of GBP 250 will be charged.

Please inform Hotel Ceilidh-Donia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hotel Ceilidh-Donia

  • Room options at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
  • Check-in at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Hotel Ceilidh-Donia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
  • Guests staying at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
  • Hotel Ceilidh-Donia is 1.3 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hotel Ceilidh-Donia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.